# Event Details - **Event Name**: Heritage cross-stitch workshop, North Shields Library - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm – Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for fun heritage-inspired cross-stitch workshops at North Shields Library! For beginners, returners & creative souls.About this EventCome and stitch with us at North Shields Library on Friday 2 October, 12.30 to 2.30.You'll start a small piece in the room, learn the stitches you need to keep going, and take home your work in progress along with a pattern to finish over the weekend.What you'll doPick a design at the table. I'll show you the basic stitches and come round to help wherever you're stuck. Stitch at your own pace.Two ways to stitch. You choose at the table.Easy-to-hold setup. Plastic grid canvas, larger blunt needle, wool. Sturdy, forgiving materials with a simplified tent-stitch technique. Helpful if you like a clearer grid and chunkier thread.Traditional setup. Aida fabric, hoop, DMC cotton thread, finer needle. Closer to the cross-stitch you may already know from before.You'll have a small selection of designs in each setup, all rooted in the North East history: heritage roses inspired by local museum collections, the Angel of the North, a Northumberland landscape, and a regional football design among them.What's included🧵 All materials (canvas or Aida, thread or wool, needle, hoop)☕ Tea and coffee📄 A pattern and materials to take home so you can finish your piece at the weekendWhen and where📍 North Shields Library📅 Friday 2 October 2026🕧 12.30 to 2.30, two hoursHelpful to knowNo previous stitching experience needed. If you've stitched before, there's plenty here to get on with.Mixed levels. Work at your own pace.Suitable for adults, and for children aged 10+ accompanied by an adult.Each session on the collection stands alone. Book the dates you can make.AboutThe workshop is run by Yulia of Mint Stitches CIC, a practised stitcher who runs Friday sessions at North Shields Library in partnership with the library.Spaces are limited, so please do book ahead. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/north-shields/heritage-cross-stitch-workshop-north-shields-library/100001991895900258 - **Event Categories**: workshops, sports, football - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: North Shields Library - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 5, max: 5, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: North Shields - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: North Shields Library - **lat**: 55.0099277 - **long**: -1.4456783 - **full address**: North Shields Library, Northumberland Square, North Shields, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Heritage cross-stitch workshop, North Shields Library - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/d28435f94f91bd89d84050a947cc986fade61def46c5ae233ee7328c80fb924d-rimg-w1200-h600-dce8e8c8-gmir.jpg?v=1786253975 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Heritage cross-stitch workshop, North Shields Library being held? - **A:** Heritage cross-stitch workshop, North Shields Library takes place on Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 12:30 pm to Fri, 02 Oct, 2026 at 02:30 pm at North Shields Library, Northumberland Square, North Shields, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Heritage cross-stitch workshop, North Shields Library? - **A:** Heritage cross-stitch workshop, North Shields Library is organized by Mint Stitches CIC. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Heritage cross-stitch workshop, North Shields Library is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in North Shields, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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